From a mile away Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹəm/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmaɪɫ/ /əˈweɪ
FRUHM uh-MYL uh-WAY
fɹˈɒm/ /æɪ/ /mˈaɪl/ /ɐwˈeɪ
fruh-MYLE uh-WAY
Definition
This expression means something is very obvious or easy to notice, even from a great distance. It’s often used to say that a fact or feeling is clear to everyone.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, conversational. Typically follows 'see', 'spot', or similar verbs ('You can see it from a mile away'). Used for things obvious in appearance or intention. Can apply to emotions, lies, mistakes, etc. Not literal; don't use for actual measurements.
Spanish: a kilómetros de distancia - a una milla de distancia (figurado)Portuguese (BR): de longe - de uma milha de distância (figurado)Portuguese (PT): de longe - a uma milha de distância (figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 一眼就能看出 - 从一英里外（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 一眼就能看出 - 從一英里外（比喻）Hindi: दूर से ही - एक मील दूर से (रूपक)Arabic: من بعيد - من على بُعد ميل (مجازي)Bengali: দূর থেকে পরিষ্কারভাবে বোঝা যায় - অনেক দূর থেকে স্পষ্টRussian: за версту видно - за километр видноJapanese: 一目でわかる - 遠くからでもすぐわかるVietnamese: rõ mồn một từ xa - dễ nhận ra từ rất xaKorean: 멀리서도 티가 난다 - 멀리서도 보인다Turkish: uzaktan bile belli - bir bakışta anlaşılırUrdu: دور سے صاف نظر آنا - بہت واضح ہوناIndonesian: terlihat jelas dari jauh - kelihatan dari jarak jauh
Example Sentences
You can see he’s nervous from a mile away.
basic
Her excitement was obvious from a mile away.
basic
I could spot the mistake from a mile away.
basic
That fake smile was obvious from a mile away.
natural
You can tell they're dating from a mile away.
natural
A scam from a mile away—don’t trust that email!
natural